Women reveal the WORST backhanded compliments they've received

A compliment can boost your mood on a low day, but when they're not meant sincerely, it can have the very opposite effect.

Women from around the world have taken to the secret sharing app Whisper to reveal the worst backhanded compliments they've received from loved ones, employers and even strangers.

Many women said they've experienced racial stereotyping and have been judged because of their looks.

One woman who lives in Canada, explained that people have said nice words about her face while making a dig at her about her weight.

Another woman believed to be from the U.S, was told that she has a beautiful 'pregnancy glow', despite not being pregnant.

Whisper users from around the world revealed the worst compliments they've received, including a woman from Canada who was told to lose weight

A woman believed to be from America, was told that she would be better looking without her piercings and body modifications

One woman from the UK, said people have been surprised by her intelligence and the way she speaks because she's black

Another woman who lives in the UK, revealed she was told that she's pretty by someone who doesn't like her hair length

A woman believed to be from America, was told that she has a 'beautiful pregnancy glow' despite not being pregnant

Another woman claims her boss said that she's not interesting, while also attempting to compliment her work

A woman from Colorado, was stunned after receiving a compliment from someone who was surprised that she's clever because she's Hispanic

Another woman felt insulted after someone assumed that she's single because she's 'crazy'

A woman from Pennsylvania, revealed someone commented on the size of her breasts while speaking about her weight loss